Reasonable Desktop?

[Bulit]

I am looking for a new desktop PC to take into res next year at UCT. I found the following system online, I'd just like to know if you can spot any problems with it that I haven't noticed? Also, how much do you think a PC like this should cost?

AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 2.6GHz Quad Core CPU
AMD™ TA740G Chipset Motherboard
Choice of Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 Graphics Card OR NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT 1GB DDR3 Graphics Card
Standard Black Case
Seagate 500GB SATA 2 7200rpm Hard Drive
2GB (1 x 2GB) 800Mhz DDR2 RAM
550W Power Supply
22x Dual Layer DVD +/- Writer
2 Front and 4 Back USB Ports
Integrated 6.1 CH HD Sound Card
10/100 Integrated Ethernet (LAN) Card -Broadband Ready
OpenOffice & Nero
LCD and OS Optional
24 Months Return to base warranty

There is also this: (which is better?)

Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz 4MB Cache
Intel G31 1333 FSB Chipset Motherboard
ATI Radeon HD4350 512MB DDR2 Graphics Card
2GB (1 x 2GB) 800Mhz DDR2 RAM
Seagate 250GB SATA 2 7200rpm Hard Drive
22x Dual Layer DVD +/- Writer
1 x DVI Connector 1 x VGA Port (Supports Dual Monitors)
Integrated 6.1 CH Sound Card
LAN Card - Broadband Ready
Black Case with 400W PSU
2 Front and 4 Back USB Ports
OpenOffice & Nero
PCI Express x16 Graphics Slot
LCD and OS Optional
24 Months Return to base warranty

 

[charlie_82]

Well what they're gonna charge you would help in deciding but as it stands, I'd be inclined to go with the AMD system simply because they offer a 4850 with it

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Well what they're gonna charge you would help in deciding but as it stands, I'd be inclined to go with the AMD system simply because they offer a 4850 with it

+1

 

[ponder]

Well what they're gonna charge you would help in deciding but as it stands, I'd be inclined to go with the AMD system simply because they offer a 4850 with it

+1

Also has double the HD size and bigger PSU

What is the price like on those systems?

 

[Re83L]

What is the price like on those systems?

http://www.evetech.co.za/specials.aspx

Very nice combo prices..

 

[Bulit]

Those 2 systems are both from evetech, R4499 if you pay by EFT, incl VAT. Very reasonable, but then I still need an OS and a LCD...

What do you guys suggest for OS? (not Linux) How is Windows 7 performance-wise?

 

[charlie_82]

Those 2 systems are both from evetech, R4499 if you pay by EFT, incl VAT. Very reasonable, but then I still need an OS and a LCD...

What do you guys suggest for OS? (not Linux) How is Windows 7 performance-wise?

That's a good price. I would definitely go with the AMD, much better spec & graphics.

Windows 7 is fantastic, you won't regret it. It's gonna be a keeper for a long time. Look at getting a 64bit version too. I don't think there's a price difference, and it's runs very well.

With regards to an LCD, take a look at the Samsungs. There's so many models to choose from so I can't recommend one specific model. But go for a full HD, it's sooo pretty

 

[Bulit]

Okay that settles it then!!! Which Windows 7 should I get? What's the difference between Home basic, Premium and Professional?

 

[charlie_82]

Some comparisons here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-windows-7-editions.html

I use Ultimate though *darn, need to change my sig*

 

[Bulit]

This is probably a very noob question... Must I get 32bit or 62 bit

 

[blaaislaai]

64bit, you will haveto get more ram later on

 

[charlie_82]

64bit, you will haveto get more ram later on

+1
x64 is much more stable IMO.. and faster
You really don't want to limit yourself to 3GB RAM

 

[ponder]

64-bit

 

[Bulit]

Right then, thanks!

 

[chickenbeef]

AMD and 64bit

 

[Chevron]

The AMD, 4850, 64bit, win7 home premium and add 2gigs more ram.

 

[Creag]

Also, how much do you think a PC like this should cost?

www.pcint.co.za